US Airways Group Inc. NYSE: LCC is the Tempe, Arizona-based airline holding company that operates US Airways and America West Airlines. It also operates additional companies that provide associated services. When combined, the US Airways Group airlines form the largest low-cost, hub-and-spoke based airline network in the U.S.. The network covers destinations in 47 states, as well as numerous international destinations.

History

Prior to its merger with America West Holdings Corporation, company was based in Arlington County, Virginia.

On September 12, 2004, US Airways Group and most of its subsidaries filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in three years. US Airways Group and the aforementioned subsidiaries, including US Airways, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 27, 2005, in connection with the completion of its merger with America West Holdings Corporation.

On May 19, 2005, US Airways Group announced that it would merge with Tempe, Arizona-based America West Holdings Corporation, whose strength in the West would complement US Airways' routes in the Northeast, Europe, and the Caribbean. At the time of announcement, plans called for the new entity to retain the US Airways brand, its Dividend Miles frequent flyer program, and participation in the Star Alliance (subject to the approval of partner United Airlines); however, it will be headquartered at America West's corporate offices and America West executives and board members would be in control of the merged company. The merger was completed on September 27, 2005.